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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Cincinnati
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Cincinnati
4.2(
443
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Plumb Tite, LLC
Plumb Tite, LLC
4.4(
910
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found Plumb Tite in a google search and called them. They are the most professional company that I have ever worked with. Austin and John both worked extremely hard to solve my drain problem and made sure everything was clean and to my liking before they left. I highly recommend them."
Drain Cleaner
 3-Handle tub/shower conversion
Tankless Water heater
 Toilet Repairs
Winterize

+4

198 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Everdry Waterproofing of Cincinnati
Everdry Waterproofing of Cincinnati
4.7(
1,042
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We've got an early 80's Zicka 4 BR house. Turns out the foundation drainage wasn't done properly when the house was built...our sump pump only drained ~1/4 of the basement because water doesn't flow uphill. Everdry jack-hammered the inside perimeter of the basement, replaced the drain system, installed a Cadillac-grade sump pump, trenched around the outside of the foundation, installed plastic sheeting & french drains. I've never seen a crew work like them. Wasn't cheap, but the job definitely wasn't easy. I hope Ian the crewleader runs for president."
Basement waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Basement Air Filtration
Response time2 days
176 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Mario's Landscaping of Cincy, LLC
4.9(
74
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Yard Drainage

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

Our goal is to make your landscaping needs a reality. We can offer expert advice backed by years of landscaping experience to lay out a practical way for you achieve your landscaping goals. We strive to achieve the highest quality of work while keeping your yard and garden easy to maintain.

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
4.4(
764
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Be very sure what you want and what they will do. We expected a drain cleaning with a snake but got a 5 min. Hair clog removal. It worked but for how long? Also they need an ASAP choice for when it needs a quick fix, but not an emergency."
Main water shut off
Tankless Water Heater
Water Heater Installation
Sump Pump Installation
Sump Pump Installation

+3

Response time4 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Joe Lay & Sons Plumbing
Joe Lay & Sons Plumbing
4.4(
22
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Serving the Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, and Southeast Indiana area for over 50 years. Joe Lay & Sons Plumbing specializes in plumbing services for faucets, sump pumps, drains, disposals, and more. We offer a one-year workmanship warranty and provide free estimates within 24 hours. Multiple discounts are available. Call us today!

75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for Schneller Plumbing, Heating & Air
Schneller Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.6(
242
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1928

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taylor Thibodeau was wonderful! He assessed the situation, explained the options and gave me the cost. He was very professional, courteous and friendly. He worked all afternoon removing and installing my water heater. He wore the booties and put them on the wheels of the dolly to protect my carpet. He cleaned up when he was finished. Added bonus, Amazon delivered two heavy boxes while he was here, and knowing I recently had shoulder surgery, he carried the boxes up my stairs for me! He moved furniture back in place. I highly recommend. Schneller also offers a 10 year warranty on cost and labor! I would have given a better rating on value of the cost, but I have no idea what the cost should be. Side note, I waited from 8am to noon for another plumbing company (whose name sounds happy). I finally called around 2:30 pm, and was told the plumber was delayed!! A phone call would have been nice! So I decided not to use them."
Sub Station II
Before and After
WOW!
New Furnace!
Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for True Flow Services LLC
True Flow Services LLC
4.8(
18
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fast, professional and reliable team that made sure my family was taken care of when our water heater decided to quit in the middle of the winter. The team memeber that did the install was highly knowledgeable and gave us several options and didn't feel like he was just trying to take advantage of us. Will definitely be recommending maximum plumbing to my friends and family for their plumbing needs in the future"
True Flow Services
PRV Installation
Shutoff Valve
PVC Stack Repair
OneFlow+ Install

+11

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

The P-trap (or S-trap in older homes) under your shower is designed to prevent sewer gas from coming back up, so you shouldn’t normally experience foul odors coming from your shower drain. If you do, the vent stack that introduces air into your plumbing system may be clogged, or you may have a more severe sewer main blockage. In either case, hire a plumber to fix the issue for you.

Snakes can occasionally enter homes through shower drains, although it’s quite rare. This can happen when they follow sewer pipes or accidentally find their way into plumbing systems. To minimize the risk, consider installing drain covers or stoppers on your shower drains. Always keep drains closed when they’re not in use, especially in areas where snakes are known to be active.

No. You should dispose of all oil-based finishing products through a local hazardous waste program. Not only can oil-based finishes be hazardous for the environment if disposed of in the sink, but they can cause clogs in your pipes and stop up your drains. Most municipal garbage or waste disposal companies have a specific location or pick-up schedule for hazardous materials, so that’s your best bet to get rid of excess finishing products.

It is generally not recommended to pour hot or boiling water down a drain to unfreeze pipes due to significant risks. In some cases, the sudden temperature change can cause more ice buildup or produce steam, which increases pressure and could cause the pipe to burst, leading to costly damage and potential burn injuries. While hot water might help with a partially frozen drainpipe, it is unlikely to thaw a completely blocked water pipe further down the system. Additionally, boiling water can damage plastic pipes over time. Safer and more effective methods include using a space heater near the frozen section or applying hot towels directly to the pipe.

You can pour hot water down your gutter drain to melt ice and keep ice dams from forming. If the problems persist, consider investing in heat cables to run in your gutters. Heat cables can adjust based on the surrounding temperature to keep ice thawed.

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